Long Term Substitute - American Sign Language Teacher

JobID:

601

Position Type:

American Sign Language/American Sign Language Teacher Date Posted:

4/30/2026

Location:

Kent County High School TITLE:

Long Term Substitute - American Sign Language Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eligible for State of Maryland Certification as a Teacher. Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Higher. A minimum of 30 college credits in American Sign Language and/or Education Prior teaching experience preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

School Principal

SUPERVISES

N/A

JOB GOAL

The job of the Teacher of American Sign Language is to provide instruction to students in American Sign Language as well as to introduce students to elements/characteristics of the deaf culture. This teacher must maintain a positive classroom environment. This teacher shall enforce State rules and regulations and District policies and procedures to ensure the effective implementation of the educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and the times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible , meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistant(s) and, volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance. Strives to maintain and improve professional committees as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position.

Salary Lane:

Teacher's Lane. Step established by the Superintendent.

BARGAINING UNIT

Kent County Teachers Association.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Long Term Substitute - American Sign Language Teacher 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Rock Hall, MD 21661 Kent County Public Schools 9 reviews

JobID:

601

Position Type:

American Sign Language/American Sign Language Teacher Date Posted:

4/30/2026

Location:

Kent County High School TITLE:

Long Term Substitute - American Sign Language Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eligible for State of Maryland Certification as a Teacher. Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Higher. A minimum of 30 college credits in American Sign Language and/or Education Prior teaching experience preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

School Principal

SUPERVISES

N/A

JOB GOAL

The job of the Teacher of American Sign Language is to provide instruction to students in American Sign Language as well as to introduce students to elements/characteristics of the deaf culture. This teacher must maintain a positive classroom environment. This teacher shall enforce State rules and regulations and District policies and procedures to ensure the effective implementation of the educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and the times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible , meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistant(s) and, volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance. Strives to maintain and improve professional committees as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position.

Salary Lane:

Teacher's Lane. Step established by the Superintendent.

BARGAINING UNIT

Kent County Teachers Association.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.